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12/12/2016 City of Los Angeles Mail - Fwd: LAUSD Board Member Ratliff re: CF 13-1493

Carolina Peters <[email protected]>

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John White <[email protected]> Mon, Dec 12, 2016 at 7:59 AMTo: Carolina Peters <[email protected]>

Please attach the accompanying letter to CF 13-1493 as a communication from the public

--------- Forwarded message----------From: Gonzalez, David <[email protected]>Date: Fri, Dec 9, 2016 at 4:35 PMSubject: LAUSD Board Member Ratliff re: CF 13-1493To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>Cc: "Ratliff, Monica" <[email protected]>, "Chavez, Ruby" <[email protected]>

Good afternoon Mr. White,

Please find attached a letter from LAUSD Board Member Monica Ratliff to be included in the public record regarding Council File 13-1493, Sidewalk Vending Policy.

Thank you for your consideration.

Best regards,

DMG

David M. Gonzalez

Education Deputy

Office of Board Member Monica Ratliff

(213) 241-6388 | [email protected]

John A. White Legislative AssistantPublic Works and Gang Reduction Committee Housing Committee (213) 978-1072

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BOARD OF EDUCATION LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

MONICA RATLIFF BOARD MEMBER, DISTRICT 6

December 9, 2016

The Honorable Joe BuscainoChair, Public Works & Gang Reduction CommitteeThe Honorable Curren PriceChair, Economic Development CommitteeLos Angeles City Hall200 N. Spring StreetLos Angeles, CA 90012

Re: CF 13-1493 - Sidewalk Vending Policy

Dear Council Members Buscaino & Price:

Thank you for the opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed regulatory framework for sidewalk vending in the City of Los Angeles. I recognize and commend your efforts to address the longstanding issue of illegal sidewalk vending. However, as a Member of the Board of Education representing 130 public schools serving over 100,000 students in the Los Angeles neighborhoods of Arleta, Lake Balboa, Lake View Terrace, Mission Hills, North Hills, North Hollywood, Pacoima, Panorama City, Reseda, Sun Valley, Sunland- Tujunga, Sylmar, and Van Nuys, I write to express the significant concerns of my school communities.

While illegal sidewalk vending has been a prevalent issue affecting many constituencies throughout Los Angeles, it has been a particular nuisance for public schools. During the impacted hours after school, which include increased traffic in the streets and sidewalks near schools, food vendors are an additional source of congestion impacting the safe exiting of schools and pose a potential hazard to students, families, and other pedestrians. This year alone, the following schools have had to work with the Los Angeles Police Department to address issues arising from vending in front of the school: Carver Middle School; Harmony Elementary School; Lizarraga Elementary School; and Pacoima Middle School.

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I appreciate the proposed framework maintaining the current prohibition of sidewalk vending within 500 feet of a school. I strongly urge, however, that you reconsider the exemption for vendors selling “exclusively healthy food.” Regardless of the type of food sold, sidewalk vendors will cause issues relating to student, family, and pedestrian access to the sidewalks and safe exiting of school as well as contribute significantly to littering around school sites.

I ask that the City give the same consideration to our schools as it has proposed for businesses and property owners with regard to providing consent for vendors in their vicinity

As the City considers potential options for implementing a sidewalk vending policy, I encourage you to reach out and work with the Los Angeles Unified School District to ensure that the specific needs of our school communities are taken into consideration in the shaping of this important policy.

If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact me at (213) 241-6388 or [email protected]. Thank you for your consideration and service to our communities.

Sincerely,

Monica RatliffBoard of Education Member, Ins Angeles Unified School District

CC: Honorable Members of the City Council

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December 10, 2016

Honorable Members of the City Councilc/o City ClerkLos Angeles City Hall200 N. Spring Street, Room 395Los Angeles, CA 90012

RE: NO ON 13 1493-Sidewalk Vending Policy

Honorable Members,

Many of the justifications for allowing Sidewalk Vending offered by pro- vending organizations are misleading

Justifying street vending Decause it will generate sufficient tax revenue is a ruse. The public isn't tnat naive to believe tnat street vendors will report income No street vendor keeps track of their sales. If you don't keep records you can't accurately report your income. Ultimately, the costs of the street vending program will be borne by all Los Angeles residents while those few selling their products will pocket the profits. The City of Los Angeles doesn't need another costly unfunded program.

It is fantasy to believe that street vendors will use commercial kitchens, make sufficient money to pay permit fees, city business tax, licenses, BIDS, liability insurance and more.

Enforcement of Sidewalk Vending has always been weak at pest. The threat of citing vendors and confiscating equipment has been just that a threat. Despite street vending currently being illegal, authorities don't enforce laws consistently or uniformly. This failure to enforce the law has allowed street venders to flagrantly violate the law in residential areas, street corners and freeway onramps Legalization will not control street vending; it will open the door to even more uncontrolled vending creating quality of life issues for all residents and businesses in the City of Los Angeles.

Everyone who lives in LA knows the food fare that Street Vendors peddle. Bacon wrapped hot dogs, cnurros, tacos and ears of corn dripping in butter hardly justify the existence of Street Vendors. This justification flies in the face of the City ban on fast food establishments that offer more healthy food and contribute to the city by paying rent, taxes, and purchase business licenses.

Mia-City West Community Council Shareholder

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---------Forwarded message----------From: Tamar Shaham <tamar [email protected]>Date: Sat, Dec 10, 2016 at 12:57 PMSubject: In support of CF 13-493 to legalize street vendorsTo: [email protected]

Hello.

I'm a Los Angeles native and voter who supports passing an ordinance to legalize street vending. Street vendors have been a vital part of life in Los Angeles for as long as I can remember, and it's absurd to think what they are doing is illegal, and could even get them deposed.

Please make sure an ordinance is passed to establish legal parameters for street vendors and remove any criminal charges, such that tne people whose livelihood depends on it can continue vending as independent businesses We can look to New York City for a guide on how to make sure street vending is legal and safe

Thank you for your consideration!

Sincerely,

Tamar Shaham

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---------Forwarded message----------From’ Angie Guzman. <[email protected]>Date Mon, Dec 12 2016 at 9.15 AM Subject: No on CF 13-1493 To: [email protected]

Mr White,

I have attached my comments regarding CF 13-1493 and ask that they be included in the official record toaay at the hearing on the matter of the proposea Street Vending Policy.


Respectfully,Angela Guzman

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December 12, 2016

TO: John White, legislative assistant

NO ON CF 13-1493 Sidewalk Vending Policy

Mr. White,

Kindly accept and record my comments regarding the above referenced item as follows:

The proposed policy recommended for City Council Action is not beneficial for the City of Los Angeles. Generally, street vending consists of the sale of food items or other organic materials, such as fruit, flowers, etc. There are other street vendors who sell clothing, furniture and other items, as well.. .on the street! Health and safety hazards alone are enough to deter the practice. Lack of restroom facilities, including running water for washing hands and toilets for waste refuse, is of major concern to customers who purchase (food) items from street vendors.

Decriminalizing violations of L AM C 42.00, et seq will send the wrong message for anyone performing an illegal activity. Turning a blind eye to the enforcement of any law on the books encourages deceptive practice and paves the way for lawlessness. There are already too many unenforced laws on the books now! The good citizens of Los Angeles do not deserve to be punished. This policy is derisive and w ill create untold problems within the city, in communities and in neighborhoods.

Allowing permits for street vending is ridiculous. The agencies, bureaus, departments and personnel involved for this policy would be engaged for countless hours to plan, implement and enforce this tactic. It’s a waste of taxpayer dollars! The existing businesses are hurt by street vending, clientele decrease, profits fall and it is not a healthy environment - you can take that both ways!

I am opposed to this so called Sidewalk Vending Policy, CF 13-1493, and will encourage others to support that position in this matter.

I respectfully submit these comments as my own, as a private citizen. Sent via email to John White at [email protected] .

Angela Guzman [email protected]



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---------Forwarded message----------From: D Elliott <[email protected]>Date: Sun, Dec 11, 2016 at 11:40 PMSubject: NO ON 13-1493 Sidewalk Vending PolicyTo: [email protected]

Mr. White,

Please include the attached letter in the file on the proposed Sidewalk Vending Policy in advance of the meeting tomorrow.

Thank you,Danielle Moskowitz


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December 10, 2C16

Honorab;e Members of the City Councilc/o City ClerkLos Angeles City Hail200 N Spring Street, Room 395Los Angeles, CA S0012

RE: NO ON 13-1493-Sidewalk Vending Policy

Honorable Members,

Many of the justifications for allowing Sidewalk Vending offered by pro- vending organizations are misleading

Justifying street vending because it will generate sufficient tax revenue is a ruse. The public Isn't that na’ve to believe that street vendors will report income No street vendor keeps track of their sales. If you don't keep records you can't accurately report yojr income. Ultimately, the costs of the street vending program will be borne by all Los Angeles residents while those few selling their products will pocket the profits. The City of Los Angeles doesn't need another costly unfunded program.

It is fantasy to believe that street venders will use commercial kitchens, make sufficient money to pay permit fees, city business tax, licenses, BIDS, liability insurance and more

Enforcement or Sidewalk Vending has always been weak at best. The threat of citing vendors and confiscating equipment has been just that a threat. Despite street vending currently being illegal, authorities don't enforce laws consistently or uniformly. This failure to enforce the law has allowed street venders to flagrantly violate the law in residential areas, street corners and freeway onramps Legalization will not control street vending; it will open the door to even more uncontrolled vending creating quality of life issues for all residents ana businesses in the City of Los Angeles.

Everyone who lives in LA knows tne food fare that Street Vendors peddle Bacon wrapped hot dogs, churros, tacos and ears of corn dripping in butter hardly justify the existence of Street Vendors This justification flies in the face of the City ban on fast food establishments that o*fer more healthy food and contribute to the city by paying rent, taxes, and purchase business licenses

Mid-City West Community Council Shareholder

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John White <[email protected]> Mon, Dec 12, 2016 at 7.59 AMTo: Carolina Peters <[email protected]>


---------Forwarded message----------From: Elise Swanson <[email protected]>Date Fri, Dec 9, 2016 at 4 39 PMSubject: Comment Letter RE: CF 13-1493 Sidewalk Vending Policy To "[email protected]" <[email protected]>Cc: Dennis Gleason <[email protected]>

Hello Jonn,

Attached please find our comment letter in response to CF 13-1493 Sidewalk Vending Policy

Tnank you for including this in tne file for the committee Please contact me if you need further information.

Elise Swanson

President/CEO

San Pedro Chamber of Commerce

(310) 832-7272 (office)

(310) 590-6311 (cell)

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---------Forwarded message----------From: Gonzalez, David <[email protected]>Date: Fri, Dec 9, 2016 at 4:35 PMSubject: LAUSD Board Member Ratliff re: CF 13-1493To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>Cc: "Ratliff, Monica" <[email protected]>, "Chavez, Ruby" <[email protected]>

Good afternoon Mr. White,

Please find attached a letter from LAUSD Board Member Monica Ratliff to be included in the public record regarding Council File 13-1493, Sidewalk Vending Policy.


Best regards,

DMG

David M. Gonzalez

Education Deputy

Office of Board Member Monica Ratliff

(213) 241-6388 | [email protected]


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--------- Forwarded message----------From: Aaron Ballard <[email protected]>Date: Sat, Dec 10, 2016 at 12:57 AMSubject: Brick/mortar owner: CF 13-493 support legalization of citywide vendingTo: [email protected]

Hello!

I own a business owner & voter in Echo Park & am part of EPCC. I have enjoyed the friendship of many street vendors for 14 years and see it as integral to our community like NYC vendors.

I have seen these people serving our community with love and care and always clean up diligently at 2:30am.

I have also witness their belongings taken from them several times by the city. While I appreciate the professionalism & kindness of the police during these raids, it still is a shameful act to the majority of our community (I would guess 95%+)

These vendors would be thrilled to have the ability to legitimately-yet inexpensively-work on the sidewalks. There is absolutely NO competition to or complaints from brick & mortar stores that I have ever heard of.

I think that:

1. The ordinance SHOULD-Immediately eliminate criminal sanctions for violations of any vending regulation -Apply citywide-Establish legal hours of operation that are the same as the area's brick and mortar businesses (in our area all night)

2. The ordinance should NOT-Allow for confiscation of vendor property in any circumstance -Allow for inquiries into an applicant's immigration or citizenship status -Require that vendors obtain permission from an adjacent business -Include an across-the-board maximum of two vendors per block

3. The city should establish a reasonable amnesty program for pending and prior street vending convictions as these folks are obviously here to positively add to


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---------Forwarded message----------From: Tamar Shaham <[email protected]>Date: Sat, Dec 10, 2016 at 12:57 PMSubject: In support of CF 13-493 to legalize street vendorsTo: [email protected]

Hello,

I'm a Los Angeles native and voter who supports passing an ordinance to legalize street vending. Street vendors have been a vital part of life in Los Angeles for as long as I can remember, and it's absurd to think what they are doing is illegal, and could even get them deported.

Please make sure an ordinance is passed to establish legal parameters for street vendors and remove any criminal charges, such that the people whose livelihood depends on it can continue vending as independent businesses. We can look to New York City for a guide on how to make sure street vending is legal and safe.

Thank you for your consideration!

Sincerely,

Tamar Shaham


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John A. White Legislative AssistantPublic Works and Gang Reduction Committee Housing Committee (213)978 1072

To: Carolina Peters <[email protected]>


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I'm a voter in the city of Los Angeles ana I strongly support the legalization of street vending, especially the proposal put forward by the LA Street Vendor Coalition.

Specifically I think tnat

1. The ordinance SHOULD-Immediately eliminate criminal sanctions for violations of any vending regulation -Apply citywiae-Establish legal hours of operation that are the same as the area's brick and mortar businesses

2 The ordinance snould NOTAllow for confiscation of vendor property in any circumstance Allow tor inquiries into an applicant's immigration or citizenship status

-Require that venaors obtain permission from an aajacent business -Include an across-the-board maximum of two vendors per block

3. The city should establish an amnesty program for pending and prior street vending convictions

Now more than ever, we need to protect the hard-working immigrants who make our city such a vibrant place to live. And if that means, great healthy tooa like fresh fruit on every comer, even better!


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---------Forwarded message----------From: Valerie Benveniste <[email protected]>Date: Fri, Dec 9. 2016 at 3:55 PMSubject: CF 13-493 support legalization of citywide vendingTo: [email protected]

I'm a voter in the city of Los Angeles and I strongly support the legalization of street vending, especially the proposal put forward by the LA Street Vendor Coalition. I live in the neighborhood of Pacific Palisades.

Spec’fically, I think that:

1. The ordinance SHOULD-Immediately eliminate criminal sanctions for violations of any vending regulation -Apply citywide-Establish iegal hours of operation that are the same as the area's brick and mortar businesses

2. The ordinance should NOT-Allow for confiscation of vendor property in any circumstance Allow for inquiries into an applicant's immigration or citizenship status

-Require that vendors obtain permission from an adjacent business -Include an across-the-board maximum of two vendors per block

3. The city should establish an amnesty program for pending and prior street vending convictions.

Now more than ever, we need to protect the hard-working immigrants who make our cuy such a vibrant place to live. And if that means, great healthy food like fresh fruit on every corner, even better!

Thank you for your consiaeration.


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I'm a voter in the city of L.os Angeles ana I strongly support the legalization of street vending especially the proposal put forward by the l_A Street Vendor Coalition I live in the neighborhood of__los feliz_______.

Specifically, I think that:

1 The ordinance SHOULD-Immediately eliminate criminal sanctions for violations of any vending regulation -Apply citywide-Establish legal hours of operation that are the same as the area's brick and mortar businesses

2. The ordinance should NOT-Allow for confiscation of vendor property in any circumstance -Allow for inquiries into an applicant's immigration or citizenship status -Require that vendors obtain permission from an adjacent business -Include an across the-board maximum of two vendors per block

3. The city snouid estaonsh an amnesty program tor pending and pnor street vending convictions.

Now more than ever, we need to protect the hard-working immigrants who maxe our city such a vibrant place to live. And if that means great healthy food like fresh fruit on every comer even better!


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---------Forwarded message----------From: <[email protected]>Date. Fri, Dec 9, 2016 at 4:13 PMSubject: CF 13-493 support legalization of city wide vending To: [email protected]

I'm a voter in the city of l.os Angeles and i strongly support the legalization of street vending, especially the proposal putforward by the LA Street Vendor Coalition. I live in the neighborhood of______PicFair___. Specifically, I think that: 1.The ordinance SHOULD -Immediately eliminate criminal sanctions for violations of any vending regulation -Apply citywtde -Establish legal hours of operation that are the same as trio area's brick and mortar businesses 2.A The ordinance should NOT Allow for confiscation of vendor property in any circumstance -Allow for inquiries into an applicant's immigration or citizenship status -Require that vendors obtain permission from an adjacent business -Include an across-the-board maximum of two vendors per block 3. The city should establish an amnesty program for pending and prior street vending convictions. Now more than ever, we need to prntect the hard-working immigrants who make our city such a vibrant place to live And if that means, great healthy food like fresh fruit on every comer, even better! Thank you for your consideration.


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I'm a voter in the city of Los Angeles and I strongly support the legalization of street vending, with the EXCEPTION outlined below, especially the proposal put forward by the LA Street Vendor Coalition. I live in the neighborhood of Mt Washington, council district 1

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Specifically, I think tnat street vendors of food and household items should be permitted. I very strongly OPPOSE any vendors of live animals, whether domestic or exotic birds, reptiles amphibians, dogs, cats, or fish - as pets or novelties. In tne past i have seen utterly terrified, ill. and wretched animals being hawked illegally on the streets it (especially) downtown Los Angeles, and it is a horrific practice.

My support for the licensing of sireei vendors specifically EXcluoes any and all street sale of live animals

1 The ordinance SHOULD-Immediately eliminate criminal sanctions for violations of any vending regulation -Apply citywide-Establish legal hours of operation tnat are the same as the area's brick and mortar businesses

2. The ordinance should NOT-Allow for confiscation of vendor property in any circumstance -Allow for inquiries into an applicant's immigration or citizenship status -Require that vendors obtain permission from an adjacent business -Include an across-the-board maximum of two vendors per block


Now more than ever, we need to protect the hard-working immigrants who make our city such a vibrant place to live And if that means, great healthy food like fresh fruit on every comer, even better!

Thank you for your consideration

Karen Pedersen

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I'm a voter in the city of Los Angeles and I strongly support tne legalization of street vending, especially the proposal put forward by the IA Street Vendor Coalition. I live in the neighborhood of Westwood-Little Holmby

Specifically, I urge that:

1. The ordinance SHOULD-Immediately eliminate criminal sanctions for violations of any vending regulation

-Apply citywideEstablish legal hours of operation that are the same as the area's brick and mortar businesses

2. A The ordinance should NOT-Allow for confiscation of vendor property in any circumstance Allow for inquiries into an applicant's immigration or citizenship status Require that vendors obtain permission from an adjacent business

-Include an across-the-board maximum of two vendors per block

3. The city should establish an amnesty program for pending and prior street vending convictions.

Now more than ever, we need to protect the hard working immigrants who make our city such a vibrant place to live. And if that means, great healthy food like fresh fruit on every comer, even better!


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I'm a voter in the city of Los Angeles and I strongly support the legalization of street vending, especially the proposal put forward by the LA Street Vendor Coalition. I live in the neighborhood near Mar Vista. Specifically, I tnink that: 1. The ordinance SHOULD -Immediately eliminate criminal sanctions for violations of any vending regulation -Apply citywide - Establish legal hours of operation that are the same as the area's brick and mortar businesses 2. The ordinance should NOT -Allow for confiscation of vendor property in any circumstance -Allow for inquiries into an applicant's immigration or citizenship status -Require that vendors obtain permission from an adjacent business -Include an across-the-board maximum of two vendors per block 3. The city should establish an amnesty program for pending and prior street vending convictions Now more than ever, we need to protect the hard-wori<ing immigrants who make our city such a vibrant place to live And if that means, great healthy food like fresh fruit on every comer, even better! Thank you for your consideration, I appreciate it.Dr. Gloor

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I'm a voter in the city of Los Angeles ano l strongly support the legalization of street vending, especially the proposal put forward by the LA Street Vendor Coalition. I live in the neighbornood of Atwater Village.


1. Tne ordinance SHOULD-Immediately eliminate criminal sanctions for violations of any vending regulation -Apply city wide-Establish legal hours of operation that are the same as the area's brick and mortar businesses

2. The ordinance should NOT-Allow for confiscation of vendor property in any circumstance -Allow for inquiries into an applicant's immigration or citizenship status -Require that vendors obtain permission from an adjacent business -Include an across-the-board maximum of *wo vendors per block

3. The city should establish an amnesty program for pending and pnor street vending convictions.

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I'm a voter in the city of Los Angeles and I strongly support the legalization of street vending, especially the proposal put forward by the LA Street Vendor Coalition. I live in the neighborhood of_________

Specifically I think that:

1 The ordinance SHOULD-Immediately eliminate criminal sanctions for violations of any vending regulation -Apply cityw.de-Establish legal hours of operation that are the same as the area's brick and mortar businesses

2 The ordinance should NOT-Allow for confiscation of vendor- property in any circumstance -Allow for inquiries into an applicant's immigration or citizenship status ■Require that vendors obtain permission from an adjacent business -Include an across-thc-board maximum of two vendors per block

3. The city should establish an amnesty program for pending ard pnor street vending convictions.

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---------Forwarded message----------From Cora K <croak1234@yahoo,com>Date: Sat, Dec 10, 2016 at 4.20 AMSuDject: CF 13-^93 support legalization of citywide vending To: "John White@lacity org” <[email protected]>

As a voter living in the Brentwood neighborhood of the city of Los Angeles, I strongly support the legalization of street vending, especially the proposal put forward by the LA Street Vendor Coalition. Specifically, I think that:1. The ordinance SHOULD

--Immediately eliminate criminal sanctions for violations any vending regulation -Apply citywide-Establish legal hours of operation that are the same as the area's brick and mortar businesses.

2 The ordinance SHOULD NOT—Allow for confiscation cf vendor property in any circumstance -Allow for inquiries into an applicant's immigration or citizenship status -Require that vendors obtain permission from an adjacent business -Include an across-the-board maximum of two vendors per block

3. The city should establish an amnesty program for pending and prior street vending convictions Now moie than ever, we need to protect the hara-working immigrants who make our city such a vibrant place to live And if that means, great healthy food like fresh fruit on every corner, even better!


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I'm a voter in the city of Los Angeles and I strongly support the legalization of street vending, especially the proposal put forward by the IA Street Vendor Coalition. I live in the neighborhood of Rancho Park.

Specifically. I think that:

1. The ordinance SHOULD-Immediately eliminate cnminal sanctions for violations of any vending regulation -Apply citywide-Establish legal hours of operation that are the same as the area's bricK and mortar businesses

2. The ordinance should NOT-Allow for confiscation of vendor property in any circumstance -Allow for inquines into ari applicant's immigration or citizenship status

■ Require that vendors obtain permission from an adjacent business -Include an across-the-board maximum of two vendors per block


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I'm a voter in the city of Los Angeles and I strongly support the legalization of street vending, especially the proposal put forward by the LA Street Vendor Coalition. I live in the neighborhood of__ __ los Feliz__.


1. The ordinance SHOULD-Immediately eliminate criminal sanctions for violations of any vending regulation -Apply citywide-Establish legal hours of operation that are the same as the area's brick and mortar businesses

2. The ordinance should NOT-Allow for confiscation of vendor property in any circumstance -Allow for inquiries into an applicant's immigration or citizenship status -Require that vendors ootain permission from an adjacent business -Include an across-the-board maximum of two vendors per block

3. The city should establish an amnesty program for pending and pnor street vending convictions

Now more than ever, we need to protect the hard-working immigrants who make our city such a vibrant place to live. And if that means, great healthy food like fresh fruit on every corner even better!

Thank you for your consiaeration.

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---------Forwarded message----------From: Deryn Warren <deryn@sbcglobal net>Date: Sun. Dec 11, 2016 at 12:38 AMSubject. CF 13 493 support legalization of citywide vendingTo: "John [email protected]" <John [email protected]>

I'm a voter in the city of Los Angeles and I strongly support the legalization of street vending, especially the proposal put forward by the LA Street Vendor Coalition I live in the neighborhood of _La brea andBeverly________ . Specifically, I think that: 1 The ordinance SHOULD -Immediately eliminate criminalsanctions for violations of any vending regulation -Apply citywide -Establish legal hours ot operation that are the same as the area's brick and mortar businesses 2. The ordinance should NOT Allow for confiscation of vendor property in any circumstance -Allow for inquiries into an applicant's immigration or citizensliip status Require diat vendors obtain permission from an adjacent business -Include an across -the-board maximum of two vendors per block 3. The city should establish an amnesty program for pending and prior street vending convictions. Now more than ever, we need to protect the hard-working immigrants who make our city such a vibrant place to live. And if that means, great healthy food like fresh fruit on every comer, even better! Thank you for your consrderation.Deryn Warren


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---------Forwarded message----------From: Sarah Evans <[email protected]>Date Sun, Dec 11, 2016 at 9:28 AMSubject CF 13^93 support legalization of citywide vendingTo: "[email protected]" <John.White@lacity org>

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I'm a voter in the city of Los Angeles and I strongly support the legalization of street vending, especially the proposal put forward by the LA Street Vendor Coalition. I live in the neighborhood of West Adams. Specifically, I think that: 1. The ordinance SHOULD -Immediately eliminate criminal sanctions for violations of any vending regulation -Apply city wide -Establish legal hours of operation that are the same as the area's brick and mortar businesses 2. The ordinance shoula NOT -Allow for confiscation of vendor property in any circumstance -Allow for inquiries into an applicant's immigration or citizenship status -Require that vendors obtain permission from an adjacent business -Include an across-the-board maximum of two vendors per block 3. The city should estaohsh an amnesty program for pending and prior street vending convictions. Now more than ever, we need to protect the hard-working immigrants who make our city such a vibiant place to live. And if that means, great healthy food like fresh fruit on every corner, even better! Thank you for your consideration.

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December 10. 2016

Honorable Members of the City Councilc/o City ClerkLos Angeles City Hall200 N. Spring Street, Room 395los Angeles, CA 90012

RE. NO ON 13-1493-Sidewalk Vending Policy

Honorable Members,

Many of the justifications for allowing Sidewalk Vending offered by pro- vending organizations are misleading.

Justifying street vending because it will generate sufficient tax revenue is a ruse. The public isn't that naive to believe that street vendors will report income. No street vendor keeos track of their sales. If you don't keep records you can't accurately report your income. Ultimately, the costs of the street vending program will be borne by all Los Angeles residents while those few selling their products will pocket the profits. The City of Los Angeles doesn't need another costly unfunded program.

It is fantasy to beiieve that street vendors will use commercial kitchens, make sufficient money to pay permittees, city business tax, licenses, BIDS, liability insurance and more

Enforcement o* Sidewalk Vending has always been weak at best. The threat of citing vendors and confiscating equipment has been just that a threat. Despite street vending currently being illegal, authorities don’t enforce laws consistently or uniformly. This failure to enforce the law has allowed street venders tc flagrantly violate the law in residential areas, street corners and freeway onramps Legalization will not control street vending; it will open the door to even more uncontrolled vending creating quality of life issues for all residents and businesses in the City of Los Angeles.

Everyone who lives in LA knows the food fare that Street Vendors peddle Bacon wrapped hot dogs, churros, tacos and ears of corn dripping in butter hardly justify the existence of Street Vendors. This justification flies in the face of the City ban on *ast food establishments that offer more healthy food and contribute to the city by paying rent, taxes, and purchase business licenses

Mid-City West Community Council Shareholder

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